Funeral service draws large crowd in Missouri town
Joffin E. Rudloff born December 8 1872 at St. Marys Missouri was a longtime lawyer and Methodist pastor. He practiced in St. Louis six years and served as pastor for 23 years including Browning and other Missouri communities. He was ordained in 1926 and retired in 1944 45. Interment followed at Purdin cemetery with clergy from multiple towns attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joffin E. Rudloff
Leon
Ellen Rudloff
St. Mary's
Missouri
St. Genevieve
Cape Girardeau
St. Louis
Mary Butler
Aseley
Browning
Masonic Order
Methodist Church
Wilcoxin
Kirksville
Mohr
Powers
Card of Thanks for J. E. Rudoff
We thank friends for kindness sympathy and floral offerings at the death of our loved one J. E. Rudoff. Mrs J E Rudloff and family.
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J. E. Rudoff
J. E Rudloff
In Memory of Our Mother Cora Ellen Sargent
A tribute note from the Sargent family marks one year since the passing of Cora Ellen Sargent on January 30 1946 with lines of mourning and faith in a brighter home in Heaven.
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Cora Ellen Sargent
the Sargent
For Sale Alsike and Red Clover Bales in Barn
A. L. Knifong offers hay for sale from Browning area. 80 cents per bale stored in barn with loose timothy in stack available. Contact RFD 2 Browning.
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A. L. Knifong
Browning
First Browning community sale a success despite bad roads
The opening sale in Browning last Saturday drew buyers though poor roads kept many from bringing items from the country. An next sale is planned for Saturday February at the Post Office and Johnson Chevrolet Garage with hopes to include pens stock hogs work horses milk cows and more household goods and farm machinery.
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Browning
Johnson Chevrolet
Neff Radio Service Ad in Brookfield
A Brookfield radio shop offers a good stock of tubes and batteries and some radios. Contact Neff Radio Service at 16S Main St or call phone 587.
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Neff Radio Service
Main St
Brookfield, Mi
The Well Groomed Bride at Electric Theatre
A light comedy features Olivia De Havilland Ray Milland Sonny Tufts and James Gleason. Two men chase matrimony while a last bottle of champagne for a new aircraft launch sparks chaos. Milland plays a navy lieutenant with wedding plans clashing with De Havilland and Tufts.
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Olivia DeHevilland
Ray Miland
Sonny Tufts
James Gleason
Milland
Navy
Miss DeHavilland
Six-room residence with two large lots in Purdin for sale
In Purdin a six room residence in excellent condition with two large lots and a fine garden spot features two wells an electric water pump a furnace a concrete basement and a poultry house. Contact owner G. R. Kirk 2330 Norton Kansas City Missouri or call Clarence Cowan Brookfield at 964 W.
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Purdin
G. R. Kirk
Norton
Kansas City
Clarence Cowan
Brookfield
Edward Williams Joins Nashville Chorus Tenor Tryout
Edward F. Williams earned a tenor role with the Nashville Community Chorus after a recent tryout. He will sing with the Symphony Orchestra on March 11 at the downtown venue, joining fellow vocalists for the concert.
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Edward F. Williams
Nashville, Tennessee
Card of Appreciation from Mrs Emery Gray
Mrs Emery Gray thanks friends for flowers cards and letters received during her hospital stay in a brief note of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Gray
Wolfe dies at home in Purdin Missouri
Thomas T. Cap Wolfe born July 1 1872 in Sullivan County Missouri died at home in Purdin January 1947. Services held January 25 1947 at Purdin Methodist Church with mixed and men's quartets in attendance. He married May Arnold March 24 1897 and left a widow May Wolfe seven children nineteen grandchildren nine great grandchildren and brother Loren A Wolfe.
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Wolfe
Purdin
Purdin Methodist Church
W. H. Hansford
O. C. Cokerham
Rose Chambers
W. W. Western
van Vencil
Haven of Rest
Chloe Buford
Kansas City
Erio Wolfe
Wacyle Smith
Thelma Woodside
Omak
Washinton
Joe Wolfe
Detroit
Michigan
Theo Wolfe
Leota Andrews
Mr. Wolfe
May Wolfe
Loren A. Wolfe
Methodist Church
Linneus
Radio Shop Ad in Brookfield Missouri
Radio Service presents Radio Shop located at 92 E Ham Street Brookfield Missouri seeking customers for radio repairs sales and parts.
Browning Invites Players for Weekend Basketball Tournament
Browning High School hosts the Browning Invitational with two entries, Humphreys' Girls and Laredos boys. The event runs across five sessions from Thursday night to Saturday night with 7 pm tipoffs, four Friday afternoon games, two semi finals Saturday, and band performances by Browning High School.
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Humphreys
Laredos
Browning High School
Founders Day observations at PEO chapter meeting
The PEO chapter observed Founders Day on January 22 with Mrs Kessa Slack presiding. A thoughtful program followed social hour, featuring contributions by Mrs Hinda Keithley and Mrs Marea Keithley, and greetings from Eva Doris Carter and Jo Keshtley. Refreshments included apricots, cream cake and beverages.
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P.E.O
Kessa Slack
Maury
Hinda
Marea Keithley
Rosalie Schrock
Helen Carter
Saralou
Schrock
Cyntaia
Eva Doris Carter
Jo Keshtley
Guy
Dwellings in Linneus for Sale by Joe Turner Agency
Modern 6 room house with garage and good garden. Modest 5 room dwelling. 6 room home with garage all in good repair. Linneus Missouri properties listed by Joe Turner Agency with contact 4W.
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Linneus
Joe Turner Agency
Linneus, Mo
Family gathering brings full kinship together in Kansas City
Mrs. Fred Cotter of Peoria Illinois traveled with her sister and husband and other relatives to Kansas City for a weekend visit. The family, including Mrs. C. F. Sayles and Mr. and Mrs. Earl McAlistr, spent time with relatives in Kansas City and Richmond Kansas. It marked the first time in years the entire family was together.
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Fred Cotter
Chester Couch
Earl McAlistr
C. F. Sayles
Peoria
Ill
Kansas City
W. N. Hitcheck
Harry Allen
J. R. Halsey
Ray Mc Lees
Richmond
Kansas
Pracea
Linneus Hosts Joint Installation Event Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bowyer Dr. Fay Peterson Mr. Maurice Lantz Mr. John Hooker and Mr. Heald Lambert attended the 1.0 C. F. and Rebecca joint installation in Linneus Tuesday night. A covered dish dinner was served and all reported a very pleasant evening.
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Lloyd E. Bowyer
Fay Peterson
Maurice Lantz
John Hooker
Heald Lambert
C. F
Rebecca
Linneus
Browning MFA Cooperative Holds Greer City Meeting
Glen Warren manager of the Browning M F A Cooperative and Gene Arnold attended the annual MFA meeting in Greer City. They praised the program and the picture show illustrating the exchanges and Browning pictures. The films will be shown again February 7 at the IOOF building. Plan to attend.
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Glen Warren
Brownng M.F.A
Gene Arnold
Greer City
MFA
Green City
Browning
IOOF
Birth Announcements Highlight Several Newborns Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Dean Knight announce a baby boy Terrill Dean born January 25 at the Cotter home in Browning weighing 83 pounds and seen by Dr Simpson of Milan. Nearby Wendel Fields welcome twins born January 23 at a Trenton hospital. Dianna Ruth arrives to Mr and Mrs Richard Thudium January 7 lb girl. Lois Ann born January 20 to Mr and Mrs Allen Head in Milwaukee. Nancy Ann five born January 25 to Mr and Mrs Wesley Brantner at GrimSmith hospital Kirksville with Dr T R McArtor attending.
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Dean Knight
Artie Cotter
Browning
Terrill Dean
Dr. Simpson
Milan
Wendel Fields
Humpreys
Trenton
Werdell
Grace Fields
Richard Thudium
New Baston
Dianna Ruth
Thudium
John Vincent
Loren Vncent
Allen
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lois Ann
Walter Ead
Wesley Brantner
GrimSmith Hospital
Kirksville
Nancy Ann
T. R. McArtor
Birthday Party Honors Clinton Hale and Junior
Mrs. Wm. Hale and Mrs. John Tucker hosted a school party at Clinton and Junior Hale’s birthdays. The group shared fruit salad candy and gum, lit candles, sang Happy Birthday, played games and solved quiz questions, with all enjoying a festive afternoon.
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Wm. Hale
John Tucker
Mrs. Itton
Clinton Hale
Junior
Cinton
Hale
Sage Tucker
Robert ' H
Crooks Bros Install New Screen at the i Theatre
The Crooks brothers have installed a new screen for the i Theatre and expect additional machines soon. Work will proceed as soon as units become available.
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Crooks Bros
For Sale Modern Home with 6 Rooms and Basement
Sell my six room modern house with full size basement oil furnace water and bath built in kitchen furniture. See B. J. Harvey Browning.
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B. J. Harvey
Browning
For Sale New Wonder Hot Blast coal heater
Coal heater offered for sale by Mrs. Clora Whaley of Browning.
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New Wonder
Clora Whaley
Browning
Linn County Road Plans Extend From Brookfield To Purden
Linn County advances on Route M 11.5 miles from Brookfield to Route C east of Purden with initial six miles set for spring work. Route 130 1.67 miles from Route 36 into Perking Park slated for this year. Oil blotter treatments planned for Route 11 in Linn and Cheriton County 2 miles, plus Route E 1.3 miles from Route 11 to Rothville and Route F 1.2 miles in Linnaay to reduce dust.
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Linn County
Brookfield
Purdin
Perking Park
Linn
Cheriton County
Akko
Rothville
Linnaay
Young Veteran Marries in Kansas City Missouri
A January 11 1947 ceremony at Independence Boulevard Christian Church in Kansas City Missouri joined Charles Lewis Martin and Ellen Howell in matrimony The bride daughter of T M Howell of Kansas City Kansas and the groom son of George P Martin of Winiga Both veterans The couple plans to reside in Kansas City with the groom employed at B I Hip Manufacturing Company
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Independence Blvd. Christian Church
Independence and
Gladstone Blvd
Kansas City
Missouri
Charles Lewis Martin
Ellen Howell
W. A. Sessions
Wid
T. M. Howell
Kansas
George P. Martin
Winiga, Jours
High Schoe
Green City
Dreseld
Bihip Mfg. Co
Meadville Public School Opens Lunch Room
Meadville Public School began a lunch program January 28 with a shortfall in equipment and experience. The notice thanks sponsors and lists supporting organizations and individuals, explains a 20 cent lunch price, and calls for tea towels and volunteer help to reach self sufficiency after one month.
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Meadville Public School
Tusday
Mary Husted
Frances Woodcock
Lester Collins
L. 8. Tharp
Claude V
Joe Dewitt
H. E. Belen
Methodist Church to Host Rev Robert Hansford
Rev Robert Hansford, student at Central College and Navy veteran, will preach at the Methodist Church in Browning on Sunday morning and evening, February 1. District Superintendent Rev W J Wilcoxin announces the visit and invites all to attend. Hansford plans to return to school in about six weeks.
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Methodist Church
W. J. Wilcoxin
The
Robert Hansford
Methodist
Browning
Hansford
Central College
Navy
Methodist Church Food Sale Aids March of Dimes
The Intermediate Class with teacher Mrs. S. J. Bartow will hold a Food Sale on Saturday February 1 at Schrecks Store. Proceeds will be donated to the March of Dimes.
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The
Methodist Church
S. J. Bartow
Schreck’s
March of Dimes
Private sale of farm goods and stock near Browning
On offer is a 45 acre farm with tools and equipment including 46 John Deere tractor, multiple plows, disk, mower, haying gear, corn binder, 3 Jersey cows, 3 sows, 22 sheep, 1 team horses with harness, 450 bushels corn, 125 bales lespedeza hay. Located 4 miles northeast of Browning telephone 41F12 Browning or see Everett Dowdy.
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John Deere
McCormick-Deering
Farrow
Browning
Everett Dowdy
16th Club Earns Standard of Achievement Honor
The True Blue Extension Club near Safter receives a certificate for reaching the Standard of Achievement for rural Women’s Clubs as determined by the Missouri Home Economics Extension Association for 1946. Other clubs also received certificates previously.
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True Blue Extension Club
Safter
Misouri Home Exonom
Jones Taxi Ready for Service Two Cars and Drivers
Jones Taxi announces readiness to operate with two cars and drivers. Dispatch contact via phone 170 and crews prepared to serve customers.
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Jones
Chevrolet item and radio battery noted in listing
A short catalog-like entry lists a 27 Chevrolet in good condition with a 2 volt heavy duty radio battery and credits Leland Burke Browning in the product description.
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Chevrolet
Leland Burke
Browning
Zegi The Magician At Dixie Theatre In Linree
Prince Zegi reputed as the greatest magician will perform solo at the Dixie Theatre Linree on Saturday evening February 1 in addition to the regular movie feature. Zegi has toured extensively in the U S and abroad and is famed for his 22 year career and dramatic stage effects including the $10,000 Cabinet and other illusions.
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Zegi
Houdini
Dixie Theatre
Linreu
South
Union
Mexico
Canada
Zogi
Harry Houdini
Hs Splenddid
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Chillicothe
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Hines
Unionville
Tomlin
Canton
Mittendorf
Laclede
Chappel
Novinger
Powersville
Electric Theatre
Thomas T
Cap) Wolfe
Radio Service
Ham St. Brookfield
Cecil Cassity, Browning
Kansas City, MO
Guy Adams
Slack
Tony Sue
Clyde Adams
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